Socorro ISD superintendent surprises four Support Employee of the Year finalists

Socorro Independent School District Superintendent James Vasquez surprised the top four Support Employee of the Year finalists with visits to their campuses and a special gift, district narration in the recording shows.

The district announced the finalists and their roles before each spoke about the recognition. "Very surprised. I didn't expect this," said Arturo Galindo, introduced as a physical education aide at Robert R. Rojas Elementary School. Galindo added that his work is for the students and that "the kids appreciate everything you do for them."

Carla Ruiz, introduced as an at‑risk aide at Salvador H. Sanchez Middle School, said she was "so happy and excited to represent Sanchez Middle School" and looked forward to sharing the meal the superintendent brought with students, saying, "they make me every day be a better person."

Lauren Moore, introduced as the administrative specialist at Mission Early College High School, said the recognition felt "overwhelming" and that she felt honored to be singled out among many district staff who do a great job.

Victoria Olivas Duron, introduced as an LPAC aide at Sergeant Roberto Duarte Elementary School, said she felt "overwhelmed, humbled, grateful to work for this district" and pleased that the work of LPAC aides was being showcased across the district.

The brief recorded segment focuses on staff appreciation and the finalists' reactions; no formal vote or district action is recorded in the recording. The visits underline the district’s effort to acknowledge support staff contributions to student success.